flare

• 名词，指突然出现的明亮闪光或火焰，也指为发出信号或照明而制造这种闪光的装置。

A noun referring to a sudden bright burst of light or flame, or a device that produces such a burst for signaling or illumination.

1. Sudden bright lightB1formal

   A sudden, bright burst of light or flame.

   闪光

   • The flare from the explosion lit up the night sky.
   • Sailors used a flare to signal for help.
   • A solar flare can disrupt satellite communications.

   同义词beamblazeburstflashgleamglintrayspark

2. Widening shapeB2formal

   A gradual outward curve or widening, especially in clothing or design.

   喇叭形

   • The dress has a beautiful flare at the bottom.
   • The pants have a slight flare from the knee down.
   • The architect designed the building with a flare at the top.

   同义词splayspreadsweepwidening

3. Sudden increase or outburstB2informal

   A sudden, brief increase in intensity or activity, often of something negative.

   爆发

   • There was a flare of anger in his voice.
   • The patient experienced a flare of her chronic pain.
   • The conflict saw a sudden flare of violence.

   同义词bursteruptionflare-upflashoutburstspurtsurge

• 动词，用于描述火焰、光线或情绪的突然爆发；也用于技术语境中表示向外扩张或展开。

A verb used to describe a sudden burst of flame, light, or emotion; also used in technical contexts for expanding or spreading outward.

1. Burn brightlyB1formal

   To burn with a sudden, bright, unsteady flame.

   闪燃

   • The match flared up in the dark.
   • The campfire flared when he added more wood.
   • The gas leak caused the fire to flare dangerously.

   同义词blazeflash

   反义词dampenextinguishquenchsmoldersubside

2. Become angry or intenseB2informal

   To suddenly become angry, violent, or intense.

   发火

   • His temper flared when he heard the news.
   • Tensions flared between the two groups during the debate.
   • She flared up at his rude comment.

   同义词blow upboil overeruptexplodesee red

   反义词abatecalmcooleasequietsubside

3. Spread outwardB2formal

   To gradually become wider at one end.

   向外扩展

   • The skirt flares out at the bottom.
   • Her nostrils flared in anger.
   • The trousers flare slightly below the knee.

   同义词broadenexpandsplayspreadwiden

   反义词narrowtaper

短语动词变体flare outflare up